Quote (bob(Cs2) @ Dec 29 2012 08:40am)
Oh i disagree sir, there is alot of Maiden outside of the epic hits that are simple as shit, all you have to master is the all important gallop
Using 3 finger, maiden's song aren't that hard. Now try to learn them the way Steve was playing them and you'll see it's another story

(using 2 fingers only)
Metallica have a couple of really easy songs and other more challenging. Even if i don't really like their music, it's a really great start when you first learn bass.
If you want more groovy/funky bass lines, i assume you would like some walking paterns and then add your own style to the melody.
You should then check some basics from Victor wooten (ex. : Overjoyed) or some easier songs to get to it like :
- Autumn leaves
- All the things you are (hammerstein/kern)